Not too late! End of April Events!
Ozark Race for the Cure
13th Annual NWA Arkansas affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 10K/5K/Family Fun Walk. Also Bark for the Cure, Kids for the Cure and Teens for the Cure.
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 7:30am
Location: Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall (Rogers)
More Info: www.komenozark.org
Springfest
Springfest is a non-profit event formed by the Dickson Street Merchants, Local Business Owners, and Local Community Members to celebrate the history, culture, and flavor of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 9am
Location: Dickson Street (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.fayettevillespringfest.com
May!
First Fridays – Bentonville
Activities, food and live music for the whole family! Held on the Bentonville square March through November.
Date: Fridays
Time: 11:30am
Location: Downtown Bentonville Square
More Info: www.downtownbentonville.org
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market
For the last 37 years, the downtown square market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, crafts, and fine art from the NWA area. Each market day is a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, with a riot of color, aromas, and sounds — street performers, tourists, and the residents of Northwest Arkansas visiting with over 60 vendors around the beautiful square gardens.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 7am – 2pm
Location: Downtown Square (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org
The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (+ Mill District)
BGO market is open every Sunday morning, rain or shine, May through Oct. 30th, 2011. There are 15-30 vendors offering fresh, local produce, cut flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods and handcrafts in this spacious market. Every Sunday morning the farmers literally “circle the wagons” next to the trail like an old wagon train. The Mill District Market opens Thursday, May 5th, 525 S. School at MLK Blvd., Fayetteville. This market is open every Thursday afternoon, rain or shine, May-Oct. 27th, 2011. The Mill District Market is held in the parking lot next to the Greenhouse Grille. 5-15 vendors offer fresh local produce, & cut flowers.
Date: Sundays, May through October (Mill District Thursdays)
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mill District 4-7 p.m.)
Location: BGO (Mill District, MLK Blvd.)
More Info: Fayetteville Farmers’ Market
Step into Spring Concert
The ACO Chorale’s spring concert offers fun and music for the whole family! From Broadway to Bach, from sacred to contemporary, you will love it!
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 3pm
Location: Arts Center of the Ozarks (Springdale)
More Info: www.artscenteroftheozarks.org
Little Sprouts
Join the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a short nature-based activity, weather permitting. Activities include a story, game or a take-home craft. Theme for this week – Getting to Know Our Garden.
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 10am
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (Fayetteville)
More Info: Tickets – Kids over 13 are $5, Ages 5-13 are $2.50 and Kiddos under 5 are free. www.bgozarks.org
Faith and Family Night – Arvest Ballpark
Join the Naturals, KLRC, and Sam’s Furniture for a pre-game concert and stay after the game for fireworks!
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
More Info: For ticket info, www.nwanaturals.com
Rotary Derby Day – Open Avenues
Enjoy mint juleps, appetizers from NWA chefs, a fashionable hat parade and live music by Shulertown and vote for your favorite horse. Proceeds help support Open Avenues (formerly the Adult Development Center) in Rogers.
Date: May 7th
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Open Avenues at 2202 N. 24th St., Rogers
More Info: www.rogersderbyday.com
Kids Workshop – Home Depot
On the first Saturday of each month, the FREE Home Depot Kids Workshops offer useful projects like building toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as window birdhouses, bughouses or a Declaration of Independence frame kit.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 9am – Noon
Location: Your local Home Depot (Fayetteville or Rogers)
More Info: Great for ages 5-12. www.homedepot.com or CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
Washington Elementary Annual Tour of Homes
Washington Elementary’s 8th Annual Tour of Homes. Tickets are $20 before the event and $25 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchasd at French Metro Antiques, Downtown Bank of Fayetteville, The Gift House, ClubHaus Fitness, Nightbird Books and Washington’s school office.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: Noon-5 p.m.
Location: Self-guided tour. Visit homes in any order.
For more information: Fayetteville Public Schools site
Root Run
10th Annual 5K and Family Fun Run. Proceeds to help provide teachers grants, help pay for literacy aids, playground improvements and much more.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 8am
Location: Root Elementary School (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.rootrun.com
Buddy Bass Kids Fishing Event
In conjunction with the annual Buddy Bass Fishing tournament — no fishing license required to participate. Free lunch, t-shirts and prizes!
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Prairie Creek Pavilion (Rogers)
More Info: For kids ages 4 – 15. Click here to register.
HRF Battle for Hope
10K/5K/Family Fun Walk to benefit Hope Cancer Resources, providing compassionate, professional cancer support and education in the Northwest Arkansas region today and tomorrow.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 8am
Location: Old Tiger Stadium (Bentonville)
More Info: www.heathersraceforhope.com
Locally Unique – Art Show and Sale
Handcrafted items created by local artists. Find gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation and more!
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Walton Arts Center – Nadine Baum Studios (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.nwaccc.org
Autism Involves Me
2nd Annual 5K and Family Fun Walk to raise awareness and support for NWA families living with autism every day. Hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Autism Support Group.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 8 – 11:30am
Location: Grace Point Church (Bentonville)
More Info: www.aimwalk.org
Teal in the Park Night – Arvest Ballpark
The Arkansas Naturals will be wearing teal game jerseys to help promote mental wellness. During the pregame ceremony, Ozark Guidance will release 500 monarch butterflies to commemorate Mental Health Month.
Date: Saturday, May 7 (Butterflies will be released in a pre-game ceremony at 6:45)
Time: 7pm
Location: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
More Info: For ticket info, www.nwanaturals.com or visit Ozark Guidance to sponsor a butterfly or donate
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Fun-filled day for kids and families of all ages! Food, prizes and a showcase of healthy and active lifestyles.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: NWA YMCA (Rogers)
More Info: www.ymca.net
March for Babies
March for Babies – in conjunction with March of Dimes – raises support and funds for programs in NWA that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. 3 mile charity walk.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 10am
Location: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
More Info: www.marchforbabies.org
Parents’ Night Out
Fundraiser to support Fayetteville Mothers of Preschoolers , which aims to help moms with children younger than school age with relationships and resources.
Date: Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church (Fayetteville)
More Info: Rates – $15 for one child, $20 for two children and $25 for three or more children. Reservations are required and should be made by May 9. www.fayettevillemops.yolasite.com
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem’s PJ Party
Children’s Theater and Music. Put the kids in their pajamas and get ready for kiddo-friendly music, dancing and even milk and cookies!
Date: Friday, May 13
Time: 7pm
Location: Walton Arts Center – Starr Theater (Fayetteville)
More Info: Tickets – $5. www.waltonartscenter.org
NWA Mini Grand Prix
A full day of mini-racing, food and games for the whole family! Charitable event benefiting local children’s charities. Sponsored by Saatchi & Saatchi X.
Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10am
Location: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
More Info: www.thecareinitiative.com
Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch
Children’s Theater and Music. Puppet adaptation of children’s classics, “Swimmy,” “Frederick” and “Inch by Inch.”
Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10am
Location: Walton Arts Center – Baum Walker Hall (Fayetteville)
More Info: Best for ages 3-8. Tickets – $8-16. www.waltonartscenter.org
Trail Mix Concert Tour
NWA families are welcome to walk or bike around the trail while five different artists perform on stages powered by pedal or solar power.
Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 3 – 6pm
Location: Lake Fayetteville Nature Trail (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.waltonartscenter.org/artosphere/trailmix.aspx
Open Avenues Spring Fling – Rogers
Play in the golf tournament on Friday the 20th and then party at the Luau on Saturday the 21st!
Date: May 20-21
Time: Golf Tournament is on Friday; Luau is on Saturday
Location: 2202 N. 24th St., Rogers
More Info: www.openavenues.org
Speedy Skunk Run & Little Stinker Fun Run
10K/5K/1M Walk/Fun Run to benefit Compassion House.
Date: Saturday, May 21
Time: 8am
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield Park (Prairie Grove)
More Info: www.speedyskunkrun.com
Block Street Block Party
Keep Fayetteville Funky! The party will kick off with a ribbon cutting to recognize the recently completed street renovations on Block Avenue. After that, the street will be blocked off to make room for a diverse lineup of art, music, and other activities. Also in the works are a tie-die booth, a flash mob, hula hooping, puppet shows, African dancers, a Parisian market, face painting for kids, trunk shows, and a Tibetan prayer-flag workshop.
Date: Sunday, May 22
Time: 1 – 8pm
Location: Block Street (Downtown Fayetteville)
More Info: www.facebook.com/blockstreetbusinesses
TPO’s Kindur (Icelandic Sheep)
Children’s Theater and Music. TPO, Italy’s leading children’s theater company will help the audience discover the extraordinary environmental landscape, myths and legends of Iceland.
Date: Saturday, May 28
Time: 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
Location: Walton Arts Center – Baum Walker Hall (Fayetteville)
More Info: Best for ages 4 & up. Tickets – $6. www.waltonartscenter.org
